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  • Deirdre Curran

    University of Galway

    Dr Deirdre Curran is a lecturer in Management at the J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics at the University of Galway

    'In their own voices, the respondents shared their insights into the challenges facing hospitality post-pandemic, and their recommendations for improvement.' Photo: Getty Images

    What's required to improve hospitality work in Ireland?

    Research into fair and decent work in Irish hospitality produced nearly many recommendations which have yet to be acted on by Government

    Hospitality • 16 Aug 23
    'Over my 25 year career, I have encountered many workers who have been bruised or broken by their experience of workplace bullying.'

    How bullying has become a 'sinister' workplace problem

    Reports, studies and research show the evidence of bullying at work to be truly shocking in its extent and impact

    Work and careers • 21 Sep 22
    'In recent years, research suggests that hospitality workers don't always receive tips intended for them by customers' Photo: Getty Images

    Will the new tips bill give restaurant workers what they're due?

    There are both big wins for employees and glaring omissions in the Government's new bill aimed at the hospitality sector

    Hospitality Sector • 28 Jan 22
    76% of hospitality workers surveyed said they experienced verbal abuse

    Tip not included: how some restaurants exploit their staff

    Many in the sector would do well to extend the hospitality they claim to offer customers to their own employees

    Restaurants • 04 Oct 19

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